The Hill Articles: June 17, 2020

Lincoln Project launches new ad hitting Trump over China policies Trump lashes out at Bolton as memoir excerpts offer scathing account of White House Tensions flare between Reps. Cedric Richmond and Matt Gaetz during police reform hearing Bolton book portrays ‘stunningly uninformed’ Trump Trump on Rayshard Brooks shooting: ‘A terrible situation, but you can’t resist a police officer’ House panel advances police reform bill Dallas County declares racism a public health emergency Oakland to investigate nooses found in trees as hate crime Technical difficulties mar several remote House hearings Democrats accuse SBA of stonewalling GAO’s attempts to oversee lending program Appeals court says Trump administration can’t force drugmakers to disclose prices Bruce Springsteen to Trump: ‘Put on a f—ing mask’ Key differences in the House, Senate police reform bills Arthur Ashe statue on Richmond’s Monument Avenue tagged with White Lives Matter graffiti Grassley to introduce bill Thursday to strengthen IG law after firings Rising COVID-19 cases start political brawl in Arizona Richmond Monument Avenue property owners file new lawsuit challenging removal of Robert E. Lee statue Will we ever learn to use history as a guide? Senator demands Trump Organization explain Chinese business dealings in light of Bolton book To aid recovery, policymakers need to fix their unintended consequences Top Democrat plans to ask Bolton for information on Turkey probe after Bolton claims Uproar at South Carolina newspaper after employee tests positive for COVID-19 after required return to work Trump wants to find and prosecute whoever told media about bunker visit: NYT House, Senate jockey for leverage in police reform debate Bolton takes hits from all sides over book Hillicon Valley: Senate Republicans, DOJ target Section 230 | Facial recognition under the spotlight | Zoom launches E2E encrypted beta Looming confusion as COVID-19 state emergency orders begin to expire Overnight Defense: GOP faces long odds on provision changing Confederate-named bases | Russian aircraft intercepted off Alaska for second time in week | Trump to host Polish president with defense on agenda Tulsa officials warn vulnerable people to stay home from Trump rally Actor Danny Masterson charged with sexually assaulting three women in California Republicans, DOJ propose scaling back social media liability protections The Memo: Bolton exposé makes Trump figure of mockery Overnight Health Care: White House says rally attendees assume ‘personal risk’ | Florida, Texas and Arizona set daily case records for coronavirus This national reckoning is overdue Michigan extends state of emergency again amid coronavirus outbreak Bolton alleges Trump said it’d be ‘cool’ to invade Venezuela House GOP leaders condemn candidate who said black people should be ‘proud’ of Confederate statues DOJ seeks temporary restraining order blocking Bolton book release Agencies say FCC should deny request for underwater cable between Hong Kong and US On The Money: Powell urges Congress to continue boosted jobless benefits ‘in some form’ | Trade chief denies Bolton claim that Trump asked Xi for election help | Trump administration releases new PPP loan forgiveness forms Overnight Energy: Senate passes major lands conservation bill | Mnuchin ordered to give Native American tribes full stimulus funding | Key Republican jeopardizes Trump consumer safety nominee Focus shifts to House after Senate passes major public lands bill Lighthizer: U.S. no longer involved in global digital tax talks Fights over police reform, COVID-19 delay Senate appropriations markups Trump: Kaepernick should ‘get another shot’ in NFL but only ‘if he deserves it’ Bolton book suggest Pompeo has dim view of Trump: reports Investors want Trump reelected Black Lives Matter network dedicates $12M to grassroots organizing grants National Retail Federation hosts virtual ‘store tours’ for lawmakers amid coronavirus 120 Larry Nassar victims call on Justice Department to release inspector general’s report The Hill’s Campaign Report: Progressive candidates face make-or-break moment ahead Repoliticizing Voice of America The Senior Health Planning Account Act will provide critical help for America’s seniors Schiff blasts Bolton for not testifying after release of excerpts Oxford University to remove statue of Cecil Rhodes after four-year effort Key Republican jeopardizes nomination of Trump consumer safety pick Majority of voters oppose ‘Defund the Police’ movement, but back major reforms Lighthizer denies Bolton claim that Trump asked Xi for election help Schumer endorses Engel in competitive primary fight Time to make our national parks great again Twitter announces audio tweets Community delegates vote to rename Denver neighborhood named after KKK member Charleston officials say they’ll defy state law and remove statue of slavery advocate University of Virginia changes athletics logo over connection to slavery on campus Efforts to rescue recycling complicated by coronavirus Atlanta police officer who killed Rayshard Brooks charged with murder Bolton claims Trump called journalists ‘scumbags’ who should be ‘executed’ White House says rally attendees assume ‘personal risk’ Alabama counties see rising coronavirus case counts, hospitalizations Kentucky sees up to 8-hour wait times as hundreds line up to speak to a human about unemployment Former Atlanta officer who shot Rayshard Brooks charged with felony murder Time to permanently block the Dakota Access pipeline Trump signs bill to sanction Chinese officials over Uighur rights House GOP lawmakers defy new mask requirement Pressley endorses Booker in Kentucky Senate primary White House officials say Trump is warming up to idea of renaming military bases that honor Confederate generals Poll: Over 60 percent of voters believe George Floyd’s death was part of a larger pattern in policing Pew: Three-quarters of Americans support permanent status for ‘Dreamers’ Bolton says Trump asked Chinese leader for help with election What America’s Thinking: June 17, 2020 Former UN head: North Korea got ‘de facto nuclear state status’ from Trump summits Comedian who played pedophile on ‘You’ accused of soliciting nude photos from teen girls in real life Poll: Majority thinks justice system too lenient on police who cause injury or death Powell urges Congress to continue boosted jobless benefits ‘in some form’ Dem strategist: Biden campaign needs to go on the offensive Ready Responders CEO Justin Dangel stresses importance of Medicaid population; Fauci says he won’t attend Trump rally this weekend Coronavirus Report: The Hill’s Steve Clemons interviews Justin Dangel Poll: Majority supports removing Confederate statues from public places Second Bob Woodward book on Trump presidency set for September release Comedian Chris D’Elia denies accusations of sexual misconduct Black COVID-19 patients in Atlanta more likely to be hospitalized than white patients: CDC Bolton claims House should have investigated other impeachable offenses by Trump House Democrat says planned US media agency firings ‘put on hold’ China on track to fulfill ‘phase one’ trade deal purchases: Lighthizer US takes steps to stop China’s abuse of Uyghurs — as should other countries Trump campaign predicts president’s number will rise as anxiety fades Ahmaud Arbery’s mother on meeting with Trump: ‘He was very compassionate’ Trump campaign touts Trump’s executive order on police reform Pelosi: GOP senators ‘pulled their punch when it came to getting the job done’ on police reform Australia ‘likely’ to keep international border closed until next year: official Mother of Ahmaud Arbery calls Trump ‘compassionate’ after meeting, but says executive order on police reform falls short ‘Hamilton,’ ‘Phantom of the Opera’ won’t reopen in London until 2021, producers say It’s time for a third Reconstruction Watch live: Biden speaks on the reopening of American businesses Bolton accuses Trump of lying in new ABC interview US fighter jets intercept Russian aircraft off Alaska coast for 2nd time in week Trump to host Polish president, first foreign leader visit in 3 months Zoom to offer end-to-end encryption to all users beginning in July Masks no longer required in West Wing, McEnany says Democrats call for removal of Interior official after ethics investigations George Floyd’s brother calls on United Nations to study police brutality in US Oklahoma State football coach apologizes for wearing OAN T-shirt Premier League players take knee in teams’ first game back Flynn’s lawyers accuse outside counsel of ‘flagrant personal and partisan assault’ Solicitor general announces departure from DOJ Democrats on right side of history with Supreme Court worker ruling George Floyd’s brother asks UN for investigation into US police brutality White House throws support behind GOP police reform bill Batch testing could speed up our response to coronavirus Florida, Texas and Arizona set records for daily COVID-19 cases You can now share your voice through audio clips on Twitter GOP senator to offer measure changing qualified immunity for police Unreported young adult population uniquely vulnerable to COVID-19 One solution to systemic racism: Quit your job Stronger patent rights would help promote US technological leadership Richmond installs concrete barriers around Lee statue slated for removal City council in Oklahoma votes to cut $865,000 from police budget after heated meeting Civil rights groups call for Facebook ad boycott Florida woman says she and 15 friends have coronavirus after night out at bar DC preparing to move forward on reopening, lift additional restrictions Watch live: Fulton County DA announces decision on charges in Rayshard Brooks killing John Kerry hosting virtual campaign events for Biden 11,000 mink to be killed at Danish farm due to coronavirus outbreak Watch live: White House holds press briefing How to start demilitarizing the police Progressive group backs Booker in Kentucky Senate primary Microsoft tried to sell facial recognition technology to the DEA, emails show Minnesota Freedom Fund struggles to spend after raising $35 million Tim Scott responds to Durbin’s warning about ‘token, half-hearted approach’ to police reform The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Senate unveils police reform bill as House works on its own bill Judge orders Mnuchin to give Native American tribes full stimulus funding Trump sanctions Syrian president’s wife, others over human rights atrocities Netflix CEO donating $120 million to historically black colleges Cuomo to make Juneteenth a holiday for state employees Coronavirus has exposed the myth of the fiercely independent entrepreneur Senate passes major lands conservation bill Coney Island hot dog eating contest to be held without fans on July 4, will air nationally on ESPN Trump administration releases new PPP loan forgiveness forms Connecticut governor signs order banning chokeholds Michigan police chief suspended after calling protesters ‘barbarians’ WHO: New treatment only meant for severe COVID-19 cases Juneteenth protests planned in major cities across the country Rob Lowe reveals friendship with Clarence Thomas in Conan O’Brien podcast Pressley endorses Bowman in primary race against Engel House Democrat presses Amazon on facial recognition business Watch live: Trump announces PREVENTS Task Force Texas regulators looking to cut emissions from natural gas flaring Airline industry moves toward banning customers who don’t wear face masks Washington, DC, experiences cleanest air on record Mars responds to calls for Uncle Ben to go the way of Aunt Jemima Columbus statue to be removed from California state Capitol 3 ways to launch a factory farm divestment movement Trump golf club in Florida requests rent relief, citing coronavirus impact Trump administration sued over marine monument rollback Watch live: New York Gov. Cuomo gives coronavirus update Cuomo says he would not accept a Biden Cabinet position if asked Schumer: GOP police reform bill ‘does not rise to the moment’ Watch live: Fed chief testifies before House Financial Services Committee Democrats press IRS over report that it failed to audit high-income non-filers Boring is Biden’s ‘Trump’ card The FDA grants approval for a video game to treat a condition for the first time Tulsa theaters to screen John Lewis documentary as ‘peaceful protest’ of Trump rally Target permanently raising hourly minimum wage to $15 Trump to lay out ‘road map’ to prevent veteran suicides Rep. Andy Barr’s wife dies suddenly at 39 Senate GOP unveils police reform proposal Health equity includes addressing maternal mortality Rising: June 17, 2020 READ: Breakdown of Senate GOP’s police reform bill 2 in 3 Americans still worried about coronavirus exposure: Gallup Aunt Jemima rebrand of racist name prompts calls for Uncle Ben’s to follow Trump’s Inter-American Development Bank nomination shakes up hemispheric diplomacy Pompeo to meet with top Chinese official in Hawaii Engel trails primary challenger by 10 points: poll CNN’s Gupta fact-checks Pence over misleading coronavirus remarks Boy Scouts supports Black Lives Matter, requires diversity merit badge for Eagle Scouts DOJ civil division’s leader resigning  Facebook will allow users to block political ads McConnell schedules GOP police reform bill for vote next week Our crises demand bold action now Popular Mechanics publishes how-to guide to take down statues ‘without anyone getting hurt’ UN, WHO, WWF all agree: pandemics are caused by humanity’s destruction of nature — and the coronavirus is a warning Lincoln Project takes aim at Trump’s health in new advertisement Watch live: McConnell, Scott announce police reform legislation Sheila Jackson Lee urges Houston officials to investigate hanging death ‘thoroughly’ For Trump regulations, it all comes down to November Fauci says he wouldn’t go to Trump’s Tulsa rally over coronavirus concerns Showtime miniseries to feature Jeff Daniels as Comey, Brendan Gleeson as Trump Mellman: Is Biden really ahead of Trump? Aunt Jemima changing name, removing image ‘based on racial stereotype’ Encouraging research and development can drive America’s recovery Facebook launching voting information campaign, eyes 4M registrations Watch live: House Judiciary Committee holds markup of police reform bill Webb: Virtue signaling versus solutions Budowsky: The conservative civil war Honduras president, wife and aides test positive for coronavirus  North Korea vows to send troops to border areas The reckoning: Before privilege, check your results Contact tracing, essential to fight against coronavirus, hits roadblocks Flights to and from Beijing canceled amid new coronavirus outbreak Bans on facial recognition are naïve — hold law enforcement accountable for its abuse Republican operatives pushing GOP turnout for Biden with new super PAC Biden lead over Trump grows to 13 points: poll The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – GOP, Dems jockey for position on police reform Biden seeks to beat Trump by winning Florida The Memo: Trump’s risky Tulsa rally Local officials clash with governors over reopening Republicans face long odds of changing provision on Confederate-named bases Trump’s push for major infrastructure bill faces GOP opposition Parties collide over police reform Facial recognition tools under fresh scrutiny amid police protests How campaigns are adjusting to COVID-19 Lobbying world House Democrat warns of potential staff purge at US media agency